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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is a daily newspaper issued seven days a week except Sundays and holidays. It is published by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street in Bennington, Vermont 95201.
A Vermont tax ruling makes suet and bones for birds taxable if used as pet food while meals for families are non taxable. Admissions to state parks and recreation areas also incur the three percent sales tax, sparking questions about the total tax burden on a simple Sunday picnic from basket to crumbs.
Secretary Melvin Laird clarified his definition of a Soviet first strike before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, narrowing it to an aim at destroying Minuteman missiles rather than Polaris. The shift followed CIA estimates that discounted a true first strike strategy, raising questions about credibility and jeopardizing ABM deployment plans.
Letter writers call for clearer labels on toxic ingredients and fat content in foods, urging recall of harmful additives and demanding public involvement. They cite Vapona no pest strips, chloroform in toothpaste, and high fat frankfurters, asking readers to mail comments to the Agriculture Department by July 13, 1969.
Montpelier memo reports an 800 megawatt Vernon nuclear plant at Charlotte on Lake Champlain. It cites Dartmouth findings on environmental impact and urges new law changes, broader federal review, public hearings, and liability for damages to guide future site planning and zoning to prevent fragmented development.
The Vermont Association for Retarded Children mourns the death of Clifton E. Coates of Montpelier. A founder and longtime leader, he served as secretary president and advisory board member and was VARC legislative watchdog. He also helped establish the Green Mountain School and supported many programs for the mentally retarded.
A light column notes Congress scheduled a summer recess from August 13 to September 3 as part of reform efforts. It details warmup breaks such as Lincoln Day, Easter, and Memorial Day, plus a pre Independence Day pause before the August session to build up to vacation. It adds a couple of jokes about mother in law humor and a minister hearing a housekeeper sing.
George B. Gordon argues Vermont faces land and water planning crises from dam proposals, pollution, and urban growth. He urges immediate training of engineers and planners, calls for up to date aerial, soil, and water maps, and warns that only data driven decisions can preserve the state’s environment and housing.
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